Greek court grants extradition of 3 Turkish servicemen

A Greek court approved the extradition of three Turkish servicemen Tuesday, part of a group of eight who sought asylum in Greece following a failed coup attempt on July 15, Kathimerini reported.

The court rejected charges that the men were part of an assassination attempt on Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, but approved the extradition request on charges of seizing a helicopter, attempting to impede a parliamentary session and being involved in the coup attempt.

On Monday, different judges from the same court denied extradition requests for three other members of the group. An appeal against that decision has been filed by a prosecutor, AP reported.

The accused, who fled to Greece by helicopter and say they won't receive a fair trial in Turkey, denied involvement in the plot to oust Erdoğan, who has since worked tirelessly to root out alleged conspirators.

The three men whose extradition was approved Tuesday are expected to appeal the ruling, according to Kathimerini.

A decision on the two remaining members of the group is expected in the next few days.

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wwww

Huge shame for Greece.

Posted on 12/6/16 | 4:01 PM CET

Ronald Grünebaum

Pathetic. Greek courts refuse to return illegal migrants to Turkey saying that Turkey has problems with the rule of law but find it ok to return soldiers who will possibly end up before a firing squad?